Baba Garba’s interview offers a rare glimpse into the complex, acephalous political culture of a pre-colonial Nigerian society. He details the communal upbringing of children, the absolute respect for age, and the mechanisms used to maintain peace and justice without formal colonial courts. The narrative focuses heavily on the tradition of oral storytelling—folklore, songs, and dances—as the main vehicle for conveying history, moral instruction, and cultural norms across generations. It provides a powerful foundation for understanding Nigerian life before the modern nation-state.